The image works best large. Click the picture to open in a separate window. Hit CTRL + on your keyboard to zoom or use your mouse wheel.
Memories of Market Street, (c) Rob Goldstein 2020
#WordlessWednesday: Memories of Market Street
38 thoughts on “#WordlessWednesday: Memories of Market Street”
Comments are closed.
Ahh – video shops are now passé so it certainly depicts a by-gone era. I like it Rob – it’s thought-provoking! Looking forward to more.
LikeLiked by 2 people
It’s a business like that can dominate an urban area and vanish almost overnight.
LikeLike
Well-done, Rob. It depicts the panic brilliantly!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you, Jan. There was terrible anxiety at that time, as there is now.
LikeLike
Marvelous details, Rob. I like the staircase leading nowhere.
Very evocative and timely as well. Hugs on the wing.
LikeLiked by 2 people
By timely, I mean history repeating itself in many ways.
LikeLiked by 1 person
It is timely, as well as a time consuming labor of love, and it’s helping to keep me saneish during quarantine.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Teagan. That staircase leads to another adult arcade. This image is based on an area of San Francisco’s Tenderloin district. There were adult arcades and theaters on every corner. It had a tawdry beauty at night.
LikeLiked by 1 person
While I’ve never been there, I just expected that was the location, based on what was in the image. Happy weekend hugs.
LikeLiked by 1 person
San Francisco reminded me of what I’d heard about Amsterdam. All of it was destined to die, at least in San Francisco.
LikeLiked by 1 person
This is such an action-packed image, Rob. There are so many stories in it. I love all the different figures and the name above the store and the cinema. I wonder what Market Street is like almost forty years on? And I wonder what happened to all the figures captured in your image? Are they still around to tell their stories? Maybe we’ll have the answers in upcoming posts?
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thanks, Hugh. Based on the comments, the image captured the moment as I hoped it did. This photo is part of a larger project I began to work on in March, shortly before San Francisco’s shut down. Trump’s handling of COVID-19 is as lethal as Reagan’s handling of AIDS. It brings back some stark memories. I’m glad you stopped by and left a comment. It’s taken years of practice, but I feel as If I have a better understanding of how to stage a photo shoot in VR.
LikeLiked by 1 person
The image reminds me a little of what it was like in Soho, in London during the 1980s, Rob. Today, Soho still has its adult’ theatres and shops, but it also has some lovely restaurants and homes. Way out of my price bracket, but so different to how it was 40 years ago.
LikeLiked by 1 person
It’s interesting how all of the adult arcades vanished, and it’s good that they did. I’ve nearly completed the photo project and will post the work soon.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Stunning, just stunning : full of life and raw action
LikeLiked by 2 people
I’m glad you like it, Paula. The VR platform I’m using allows us to make animated characters. It makes a difference.
LikeLike
Wow, a stunning and powerful image, Rob.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you, Robbie. I wasn’t sure of it and I’m still not entirely happy with it, but I put it out to see how people would respond. I take my cues from the folks who read my blog.
LikeLike
Super image, Rob.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks John. It’s part of a set of illustrations for my next post. I appreciate the visit.,
LikeLiked by 1 person
That sounds interesting, Rob.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m almost finished. Just a few more touches. Thanks for the visit Robbie.
LikeLike
Powerful Image, Mr Rob. g
LikeLiked by 1 person
I thought so. I’m glad you stopped by and left a comment.
LikeLike
That’s a wonderful image, Rob.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Dan. I’m learning how to use animated characters.
LikeLike
Where are the memories 💜
LikeLiked by 2 people
They’re in there. It’s what Market street looked like in late 1983.
LikeLike
Sorry I can’t see any photos or artwork, 💜
LikeLiked by 1 person
I just checked and it’s there. I can’t explain it. Bu thanks for letting me know. If anyone else pops in an has a problem please leave a comment so I can bring it to WordPress support.
LikeLike
All good this morning thank you 💜
LikeLiked by 1 person
I took another look at and realized this image may not make the best header. It needs to be large. I’m gong to add a copy to the post so people can click to enlarge it. Thanks Willow.
LikeLike
Hi Robert , that’s brilliant now. Both images full of life. Thank you. 💜
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m glad you said you couldn’t see it. Thank you, Willow.
LikeLike
I am glad I did because when I did it was lovely 💜
LikeLiked by 1 person
You also gave me the opportunity to see it through another set of eyes. Thanks again and have a peaceful weekend.
LikeLike
Thank you too 😊
LikeLiked by 1 person